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Lifelong Learning Minute: Turtle HeroIn his 60s, Dr. Peter Pritchard is still living his childhood dream. Time magazine calls him a "Hero for the Planet." He's been named Floridian of the year. And if turtles could vote, he'd be named the greatest man who ever lived.
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Finding Purpose Through the PainAt nearly 300 pounds, Heather Quillen knew she needed to make a drastic change. And did she ever! Her new outlook on life ignited a passion to help others.
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Childhood Dreams Lead to Dream CareerAre you anxious, willing and ready to follow your passion but not quite sure how to find it? In many cases the root of all passions can be traced back to one place -- childhood. See how one woman rediscovered the dreams of her youth.
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What My Parents Left Me (With)As if my husband didn’t have enough reason to kill me, recently I have come into an inheritance. It wasn’t a quit-your-job-and-travel-the-world-size inheritance, but it was enough to turn us into the kind of middle-class family that can actually do some of the things all those toothy financial advisors prescribe to the masses. Before the inheritance, our family of four (me, hubby, and two...
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Growing Bolder Radio Show: Oct. 9, 2010What's the key to living not only a long life, but a vibrant one? Laughter, friends and a oh-yes-I-can attitude should do the trick! Learn how to not only age well, but to embrace it with joy.
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Marlo Thomas's Stories of FunnyWe've loved her since she was That Girl, and now Marlo Thomas is bringing us a much-needed dose of fun with her new memoir, "Growing Up Laughing."
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Mr. Tambourine ManCome along as we visit Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn at home. A GB Exclusive!
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Yes, Virginia, there is a GodI recently published the famous letter and response – Yes, Virginia – There Is A Santa Claus (see Must reading for the Christmas season). As I read the words and pondered them, I realized the response to Virginia’s letter would read the same if she asked about God. So here is my revised letter, with only one or two very minor tweaks. How interesting. DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old....
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Must reading for this Christmas season
If only I were as wise and as great a writer as Mr. Church. This is a perfect answer to a question; a rebuttal to those whose hearts and minds are cold and closed – even today. The background: Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York's Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman...
